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Gulf Front Tower 3 - 20th Floor

Pensacola Beach, FL, USA

Condo1500 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Half Baths: 1

Min Stay: 2 - 4 nights

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Beautifully Decorated 2BR Must See Beach Condo

Located at the Portofino Island Resort and Spa, this condo is in Tower 3 unit 2008, just one floor from being on the top! Newly decorated, our condo includes a stocked kitchen, 2 large beds with comforter and linen. Panoramic views with floor to ceiling windows. Adventure activities are available onsite like wave runners, paddle boards, inflatable water park and much more :) Removed from the traffic congestion that plagues popular Emerald Coast beaches, Portofino is uniquely situated between approximately 10 miles of stunning National Seashore to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Santa Rosa Sound (approximately 3 miles across) to the north, and 3-4 miles of predominately single family housing to the west. Portofino, therefore, offers an experience unlike any other on the Gulf Coast.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Property Manager

Carrie Geralds

Member Since 2013

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Dec 18, 2018

Why Carrie Geralds chose Pensacola Beach

Portofino’s beautiful waterfront location, stunning accommodations, world-class resort amenities and customized service standards – make it a natural indulgence. No other resort is located on the Gulf of Mexico, the Santa Rosa Sound and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The vast complimentary and discounted amenities make Portofino Island a great vacation value.

What makes this Condo unique

Portofino is situated on 28 beautiful acres in Pensacola Beach between the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the gentle shores of Santa Rosa Sound. It is also adjacent to the pristine Gulf Islands National Seashore. The land itself is called Santa Rosa Island; it is the world’s largest barrier island.

Amenities

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

TV

Children Welcome

Internet

Air Conditioning

Parking

Heater

Swimming pool

Hot Tub

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

Master

toilet, shower, jetted tub, Walk-In Shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, combination tub/shower

Half

toilet

2 Full

Location Type

Near The Ocean

Resort

Beach View

Beachfront

Located in Tower 3, with direct views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Ocean View

Oceanfront

Water View

Waterfront

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Fitness Room / Equipment

Complimentary use of the fitness center which is located in the Lifestyle Center.

Telephone

Heating

Linens Provided

All linens for the condo are provided. There will be additional supplies in the closet.

Washing Machine

Washer and Dyer and located inside your unit. We provide the first packet of washing detergent, so you will need to bring additional if you need it.

Clothes Dryer

Parking

One parking spot is guaranteed inside the parking garage and there is plenty of outdoor parking available if you should need it.

Garage

Parking garage is available for one parking spot.

fax

Internet

WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

Towels Provided

Towels are provided for your unit however you will need to bring beach towels for the Pools and Beach.

Air Conditioning

Wireless Internet

WiFi is available throughout the entire property.

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Paper Towels

Shampoo

Basic Soaps

Toilet Paper

Elevator

Living Room

Gym

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Dishwasher

We provide the first packet of dishwasher detergent, you will need to bring additional supplies if you need it.

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Grill

Refrigerator

Toaster

Blender

Ice Maker

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need while you are on vacation.

Kettle

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

comfy seating for 9 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

DVD Player

Outside

Balcony

Private balcony features breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and Portofino Island Resort.

Kayak / Canoe

Kayaks and Canoes are available to rent thru our onsite Adventures Department.

Boat

The Portofino One is based at Portofino and they feature Dolphin Cruises and Blue Angel Cruises. (Seasonal)

Outdoor Grill

There is an electric grill for your use on the Private Balcony.

Beach Chairs

Beach Towels

Outdoor Furniture

Water Sports Gear

Beach gear to include beach chairs, surf boards, boogie boards etc can all be rented thru the onsite Adventures Department.

Tennis

5 Hydro Clay Tennis Courts are available for your use. Portofino does have an onsite Tennis Pro if you need assistance.

Golf

Tiger Point Golf Course is 11 miles away (truly a short drive) if you would like to play while you are here.

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

Outdoor Pool

Indoor Pool

Jacuzzi

Sauna

Sauna is located in the Lifestyle Center, there is one for males and females at the Portofino Spa.

Heated Pool

Private Pool

Each Tower has their own private pool and hot tub as well as access the Lifestyle Center 2 Infinity pools and indoor heated pool.

Communal Pool

The Lifestyle Center is the main pool deck at Portofino which features 2 outdoor infinity pools and 1 Indoor heated pool.

Hot Tub

There is a Hot Tub for each tower and as well as 3 at the Lifestyle Center.

Spa Whirlpool

Whirlpool

Onsite Services

Staff

Massage

Private Chef

Concierge

Notes

Bicycles are available for rent thru the onsite Adventures Department.
Each bedroom has a full private bathroom with half bathroom in living area
5 Hydro Clay Tennis Courts
Kayaks are available for rent thru the onsite Adventures Department.
Each Tower has their own private pool and hot tub as well as access the Lifestyle Center 2 Infinity pools and indoor pool.
Complimentary use of the Fitness Center located in the Lifestyle Center
Portofino One Dolphin Cruise is included with your stay
Portofino Check in Information
Check in is located at the Portofino Island Resort front desk which is at the entrance to the Resort.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day for your convenience.

House Rules

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

8 Reviews

Very Good4/5

1 - 6 of 8

Amazing condo with a few minor problems

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Jeremy H.

The condo is beautiful! Perfect view, nice and spacious. We were able to see the blue angels practice and show from the pool and the balcony. Every single person we came into contact with staff and guest were polite and kind. You never have to leave the resort to enjoy everything. I would absolutely stay at the resort and even in this condo again. Also the condo was very clean and no shady business. VERY VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY! My son is 7 and had a blast !

Now for the minor issues:

1. Tv in the 2nd bedroom does not work and is a very dated box tv and the remote is taped up to hold the batteries. I feel this is a fairly cheap issue to address so I’m not sure why it has not been since it was stated 3 years ago in another review.

2. Furniture very dated and uncomfortable.

That’s all!!

Submitted Jul 25, 2018

POOR CONDO

1/5

Stayed Aug 2015

DruFort Worth, TX

In followup to a review from June, 2015 I would echo the sentiments of the previous renters. We have also rented at Portofino many times since 2006 when we lived here. Apparently the owners of this unit are unreachable or Portofino management doesn't care because the furniture in the living room continues to be worn, outdated, and VERY uncomfortable. The conch is sagging terribly and is not comfortable at all. The televisions (3 total) are circa-1994 and work about 70% of the time. The picture is fuzzy and the two of the remote controls are cracked with batteries that fall out unless you reapply the tape used to hold them in.

The balcony now has ZERO furniture on it. We called several times to the front desk to request some kind of outdoor furniture; response continued to be "we are working with owner relations and we'll get back with you". Phone calls each day but no response. It is very disappointing to have a huge, beautiful balcony that is not usable. This unit is NOT as advertised and I would recommend STAYING AWAY until a major update has been completed.

I'm not sure if it is just this unit or if the whole complex of units are starting to show their age. As always, the staff around the pool/bars/restaurants are wonderful, the beach is pristine, and the area is fantastic. Perhaps it is time to move on from Portofino.

Submitted Aug 12, 2015

Wasn't worth the money or discomfort....

1/5

Stayed May 2015

GEOTN

My husband and I booked this condo in June 2015, having previously stayed at the Portofino four or five other times since 2007. The positives I can say about this condo are that the floors are all tile with no carpet and that the view from the balcony is good and has a clear view of the island direct to Navarre Beach without overlooking any other units, just the employee sand parking lot...a view which can only be seen from the inside if the mass collection of cheap flower arrangements are moved to a different location which we did immediately since we weren't using the extra bedroom. Upon arrival we initially felt we were in a Trees & Trends store or maybe a Rainforest Café....not beachy décor at all with all the aforementioned unnecessary fake floral arrangements EVERYWHERE and the worn and uncomfortable furniture in the living room... the sofa isn't at all comfortable nor the two awkward and worn curvy chairs so the living room was a huge waste as were the three televisions in this unit from the 1990's.... we made a trip to Walmart to purchase a new TV that we could at least watch, which of course we had to haul home with us... Now to the most important problem which was the master bed which felt like sleeping on two slanted box springs with no mattress. Fun. This went well with the nasty bed pillows which we wouldn't touch. Again, thank goodness for Walmart. The master bathroom shower door had thick black gunk in the door frame which needs cleaning. The balcony had two broken, cheap chairs and a table... The safe couldn't be accessed upon arrival and a call to the front desk for maintenance used up two hours we could have been on the beach only to discover it still wouldn't work after the maintenance man left, so we had to lock valuables in our car on the way to the beach each time. More fun. Usually I enjoy doing laundry during our condo stay but this time had to haul all dirty laundry home as the dryer in this unit is gross and rusty and one load of towels took HOURS to dry so just not worth it... This unit definitely needs some updating, maintenance and attention to furniture and furnishings. If this is what "standard" is in the booking process at Portofino then they definitely need to slash the rates for this category. A lot. The fact that this unit is "one floor below the Penthouse" means absolutely nothing. We will not be revisiting this resort in the future.

Submitted Jun 7, 2015

Owner's Response:

We apologize for the discomforts you experienced while staying with us. We do take your concerns seriously and are making efforts to improve the beach condo. We have reached out to the owner and are working on adding newer furniture. This is not the standard in which we set for ourselves and hope you will give us another opportunity to host you for your next vacation.

Best stay ever!

5/5

Stayed Apr 2015

CedricSkinner

Love! It was a very relaxing stay for me and my family. The condo was beautiful with a great view. The beach was great. If you're looking for a quick getaway I would recommend this stay.

Submitted Sep 29, 2015

Nice staff

5/5

Stayed Sep 2014

traveler.

Very impressed with the staff we encountered around the property. On site dining was great and loved the views the condo gave.

Submitted Sep 29, 2014

Fun cruises

5/5

Stayed Aug 2014

C..

Loved the size and décor of the room, great views too. Enjoyed a lot of onsite amenities, our favorite was the cruise.

Submitted Sep 29, 2014

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Pensacola Beach, FL, USA

Pensacola Lighthouse - Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola.

Ft Pickens National Park - http://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/fort-pickens.htm - Fort Pickens is the largest of four forts built to defend Pensacola Bay, Florida, and its navy yard. The fort was begun in 1829, completed in 1834, and was named in honor of Major General Andrew Pickens of the South Carolina militia, who fought with distinction in several Revolutionary War battles including Cowpens and the Siege of Ninety-six.

National Aviation Museum

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